being a smartass and being a star show how internal struggles lead to self-acceptance

In "being a smartass" and "being a star", awakening and reflection create a cohesive narrative of identity. "being a smartass" captures the soft ache and quiet triumph of becoming oneself in subtle imagery. In "being a star", fragmented imagery conveys the soft passage of time. While distinct, "being a smartass" and "being a star" resonate as mirrored narratives of self-awareness and emotional healing. Every detail in "being a smartass" and "being a star" communicates growth intertwined with gentleness. The stories of "being a smartass" and "being a star" echo within each viewer’s memory.